Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers

by David Chan, John Glaspy (Foreword), Frank Stockdale (Introduction)

Breast Real Questions, Real Answers is an outgrowth of Dr. David Chan's more than 20 years in private oncology practice. Inspired by his patients—who courageously face their illness but often feel fearful, confused about their options, and full of questions—Dr. Chan's book is uniquely structured as a Question and Answer between patient and doctor. It provides readers with an easily navigated, completely current resource for all of their queries. Poised to become the new must-read for breast cancer patients, this book offers easily digestible information by reviewing and exploring the causes of breast cancer, outlining the core basics of breast cancer therapy, explaining how breast cancer survival is influenced by lifestyle, and much more. Dr. Chan's surefooted, compassionate tone offers reassurance throughout, as do the stories of his many patients, which give readers a firsthand glimpse at what they may face down the road, all from a survivor's point of view. Complete with a glossary of important terms and an appendix of useful resources, Breast Real Questions, Real Answers is a must for every breast cancer patient seeking information that will guide her through her struggle toward a triumphant recovery.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 2006

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer (or a family or friend has), read this book first! The information in the book is organized into question and answer format, which allows you to easily understand and digest the information. The author does a superb job at explaining difficult concepts (such as accurately understanding risk and cumulative risk), and putting "medical-ese" into English. Obviously anyone diagnosed with breast cancer will read Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book (since it is the definitive book on breast cancer), but if you read this book first, you will understand Dr. Love's book much better (since she doesn't always do a great job at explaining things). This book is also really great because it answers all questions (from a medically reliable opinion) people have about breast cancer, not just the typical treatment questions. For instance, the author discusses nutrition, psychological issues, coping strategies, and how to tell family/friends and enlist their support. A great book to buy first when you have to build a cancer library.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best at answering the questions anyone facing breast cancer will have. Dr. Chan is pretty good (my doc).